+ Support the Water Power Technologies Department by developing Computer Design models of Marine Hydrokinetics \(MHK\) devices to be used by staff members for computational analysis and presentation/illustration purposes

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

+ Attending a local high school or living with a parent or legal guardian near the work site if under 18 years of age

+ Enrolled full time, as defined by the school

+ Minimum cumulative GPA of 3\.0/4\.0

+ Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer

+ Minimum 16 years of age

+ U\.S\. citizenship

Desired:

+ Advanced placement coursework in science, mathematics or physics

+ Participation in hands\-on research through science fair, volunteer internships, or other activities that demonstrate planning, self\-motivation, organizational skills, etc\.

+ Excellent oral/written communication skills as demonstrated by coursework or special projects \(academic or extra\-curricular\)

Department Description:

Sandia's Water Power Technologies Department performs research and development to improve performance, lower costs, and accelerate the deployment of water power technologies\. The primary focus area of the department's work is Marine Hydrokinetics \(MHK\) research with lower levels of effort in Offshore Wind \(OW\) and Hydropower\. The department is responsible for all aspects of Marine Hydrokinetic device design, performance, system reliability, system integration, and environmental evaluations for the Department of Energy's Wind and Water Power Technologies Office and in collaboration with industry partners\. Offshore Wind Energy activities currently include Vertical Axis Wind Turbine \(VAWT\) design and analysis and foundation scour\. Hydropower efforts focus on seasonal simulation and optimization\. Through partnerships with industry, academia, other National Labs, and public dissemination of results, Sandia serves an important role in energy security for the nation\.

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nations premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting\-edge work in a broad array of areas\. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

+ Challenging work withamazingimpact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

+ Extraordinary co\-workers

+ Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy \(DOE\)\-granted security clearance\.

Sandia will conduct a pre\-employment drug testing, and a pre\-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record checks, and employment and education verifications\. Further, employees in New Mexico must pass a U\.S\. Air Force background screen for access to the work site\. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment\.

If hired without a clearance, and one subsequently becomes required or you bid on positions that require a DOE\-granted security clearance, a pre\-processing background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation\. Applicants for DOE\-granted security clearances must be U\.S\. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate DOE security clearance as required for the position\.